Kate Upton watches her boyfriend, Justin Verlander of the Detroit Tigers, pitch against the Baltimore Orioles during Game 2 of the American League Division Series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore on Oct. 3. Detroit lost, 7-6.

Kate Upton watches her boyfriend, Justin Verlander of the Detroit Tigers, pitch against the Baltimore Orioles during Game 2 of the American League Division Series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore on Oct. 3. Detroit lost, 7-6. (Rob Carr / Getty Images)

Model Kate Upton has taken the world by storm via social media, viral videos and landing the high-profile cover spot of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit in 2012, again in 2013 and a back cover in 2014. The 22-year-old is now dazzling in fashion magazines, on runways and on the red carpet. Lately, she's looking to lock in her star power by working on a budding film career. Here's a look at what Upton's been up to. Los Angeles Times